Iran war price tag climbs to $29B as lawmakers press for clarity and funding

Pentagon officials told lawmakers the Iran war’s price tag has risen to $29 billion, up from $25 billion, mainly due to a refined estimate of repair and replacement costs for equipment, plus ongoing operational costs and munitions; it excludes potential U.S. base-reconstruction costs in the region. While fighting has largely ceased, the ceasefire is shaky and Democrats criticized the administration for undercounting costs, signaling a possible large supplemental request—reports have suggested up to $200 billion—though no request has yet been sent to Congress.